#EBEDEB Hex Color
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This bleached, ultra-light grey sits on the edge of white without appearing sterile. Because #ebedeb is so pale, it works best as a dominant, neutral background that lets saturated accent colors stand out. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal typography, as the high contrast ensures excellent readability. Use this hex code for clean, minimal interfaces where you want a softer alternative to stark paper white.
Questions about #ebedeb
What is #ebedeb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebedeb is rgb(235, 237, 235), in HSL hsl(120, 5%, 93%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 1%, 7%.
Does #ebedeb work well as a background for text?
This light grey is an excellent choice for backgrounds because it creates a softer, more inviting interface than stark white. It maintains high readability, particularly when paired with charcoal or dark navy text for maximum contrast.
Is #ebedeb readable on white or black?
#ebedeb has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.